Jefferson County schools teach students about farm animals during All In for Ag Education Week
Schools around Kentucky focused on agriculture during the spring All in for Ag Education Week, which was held March 16-20.
Hui Couch of Jefferson County receives Honored National Teaching Award
Hui Couch, who teaches 9th-grade algebra at Newcomer Academy of Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS), knew education was her calling after being inspired by her mother, whom she describes as a very successful leader and teacher.
Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council discusses council objectives, mental health supports
Members of the Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council met for the first time of the 2025-2026 school year on Oct. 30, discussing objectives for the council, strategies to address chronic absenteeism and suicide prevention.
New Jefferson County superintendent establishes focus on literacy and numeracy
New Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) Superintendent Brian Yearwood has been in the process of establishing clear goals for the district since he started on July 1.
KDE’s Principals Advisory Council discusses what school leadership can do to increase teacher retention
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Principals Advisory Council discussed what school leadership can do to increase teacher retention during its meeting on Sept. 30.
GoTeachKY names 24 new ambassadors for 2025-2026 school year
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has named the new class of ambassadors for the GoTeachKY initiative. The mission of GoTeachKY, is to ensure that all students across the Commonwealth have equitable access to effective educators. GoTeachKY seeks to recruit and inspire the next generation of teachers in Kentucky, helping address the critical teacher shortage that affects every state in the nation.
District Spotlight: Redefining Learning: How JCPS is Aligning Vision and Resources to Transform Student Literacy
Through Journey to Success, JCPS envisions vibrant, student-centered experiences where learners show what they know in multiple ways.
Twelve new members selected for KDE’s 2025-2026 Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council
Twelve public high school students have been named as new members of the 2025-2026 Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council, joining nine returning members.
KDE names 10 educators to 2025-2026 Kentucky Innovative Teacher Fellowship
The Kentucky Department of Education’s (KDE’s) Division of Innovation has announced the selection of 10 educators for the 2025-2026 Kentucky Innovative Teacher Fellowship program.
Kentucky students display agriculture skills during School Garden Salsa Challenge
Students from across the Commonwealth gathered at the Kentucky State Fair on Aug. 18 to compete in the first-ever School Garden Salsa Challenge.